Can a New Zealand citizen travel to Cape Verde?
Travel from New Zealand to Cape Verde is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde for stays of up to 30 days.
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- Visa requirement
- Visa on arrivalVisa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- 30 days
- Official source
- ease.gov.cv
Generic country-level guidance for Cape Verde. Verify against the official source before you travel.
Connecting through another country?
This page covers a direct flight to Cape Verde. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short stop inside the airport between flights (a layover). Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
What to know before you go
Check your phone coverage abroad
INFOYou're travelling to Cape Verde (CV). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Cash declaration threshold: NZD 10,000 for New Zealand (NZ)
INFODeclare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
Climate at Cape Verde (BVC) — by month
Year-round averages. Warm band = typical daily low to high (°C); blue bars = typical rainfall (mm). Hover or tap a month for details.
Warmest around Sep (~29°C); wettest around Sep (~42mm).
Common questions
- Do New Zealand citizens need a visa to visit Cape Verde?
- New Zealand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cape Verde; check current fees and eligibility before you travel.
- How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Cape Verde?
- Up to 30 days. Confirm the exact limit with Cape Verde's official immigration authority before you travel.
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